State Park Access

Lake Tawakoni State Park Sits on the Rains County Border

The 376-acre state park on Lake Tawakoni offers camping, boat access, and shore fishing without a license.

Lake Tawakoni State Park sits on the shores of the 37,879-acre lake that touches Van Zandt, Rains, and Hunt counties. The park has more than 75 developed campsites, a four-lane boat ramp, and a fish cleaning station. Fish species in the lake include striped bass, white bass, catfish, crappie, and largemouth bass.

One useful rule: you do not need a Texas fishing license to fish from the shore inside a state park. That applies here. You do need a license if you fish from a boat on the lake. The park address is 10822 FM 2475, Wills Point. Check the TPWD park page for current fees, camping reservations, and any seasonal closures before you go.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Lake Tawakoni State Park

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Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Rains County

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